Ready to see ELEM in action? Registration is officially open for our 2026 Mission to Israel.

Together, we will travel to the communities where ELEM’s dedicated professionals are actively rebuilding the lives of Israel’s most vulnerable youth. This isn't just a tour — it is an exclusive opportunity to connect with our dedicated team helping to shape Israel's future.

Throughout the journey, you will witness ELEM’s impact firsthand by visiting our programs, meeting the resilient young people whose lives are being transformed, and connecting with the dedicated staff who make that transformation possible every day. We will also travel together to the Nova Music Festival site and into communities like Kiryat Shmona and Ofakim, two cities that have borne the brunt of this year's war.

IMPORTANT DATES

July 30, 7 PM ET – Free Zoom Information Session (7/30)
REGISTRATION
August 13, 7 PM ET – Free Zoom Information Session (8/13)
REGISTRATION
August 19 – $1,000 non-refundable deposit due
September 14 – Full payment due
November 8-13 – 2026 ELEM Israel Mission
November 14 – Depart at any time

This exclusive opportunity is your chance to stand in solidarity with Israel's youth and witness the power of community-driven healing up close.

Space is limited. Secure your spot today!

TRIP DETAILS

Airfare is not included. Participants must arrange their own flights, arriving in and departing from Tel Aviv (TLV).
Full payment covers hotels, local transportation, meals, and all itinerary activities.
Single rooms are available for an additional $800.
Full weekly itinerary of activities will be revealed soon.

ABOUT ELEM

Founded in 1983 by a group of Jewish-American professionals and volunteers, ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel is the country’s leading nonprofit supporting both at-risk and increasingly vulnerable youth. With four decades of hands-on fieldwork, the organization is widely recognized for its innovation, expertise, and impact. Through both formal and informal approaches, ELEM empowers youth, reduces harm, and supports their reintegration into society.

The organization serves youth and young adults from all segments of Israeli society, including Jewish, Arab, Christian, Druze, immigrants, asylum seekers, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. While our work predominantly focuses on young people ages 12 to 26, we serve children as young as four through specialized services. These youth face a wide range of challenges, including war-related trauma, emotional crises, school truancy, social and familial rejection, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, violence, and homelessness.

Each year, over 15,000 youth and young adults are reached through more than 300 professionals and 1,200 trained volunteers. ELEM meets youth where they are: on the streets at night, online, and in schools, community centers and public spaces.

American Friends of ELEM is the U.S.-based partner of ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel, dedicated to securing financial support and increasing awareness.

Learn more at www.elem.org.

2026 ELEM Mission to Israel